RE: Pistonheads Viking tour: 17th -27th June 2010
Discussion
OatSy said:
So whats the price for joining you in Kristiansand, would love to do it but don't want to start in the UK when I'm already in Norway?
Kevin, drop us an email today with your details and we'll see what's feasible and how much it'll work out to, as our current options for hotels are matched exactly to the number of return Ferry places we have and if we need to increase mainland Scandinavian hotel places ahead of Ferry places, we'll need to make them fairly/very soon. 
SlvrCrb said:
OatSy said:
So whats the price for joining you in Kristiansand, would love to do it but don't want to start in the UK when I'm already in Norway?
Kevin, drop us an email today with your details and we'll see what's feasible and how much it'll work out to, as our current options for hotels are matched exactly to the number of return Ferry places we have and if we need to increase mainland Scandinavian hotel places ahead of Ferry places, we'll need to make them fairly/very soon. For those that are coming along - Welcome to Norway
But as some have said already be carefull about speeding.
Here's what I posted on Retro Rides August of last year:
Here are the speeding fines:
§ 1. Traffic violences that you can be issued fines for
1. Speeding fines
- When speed limit is 60 km/t or lower, and the recorded speed is,
a) up to and including 5 km/t above , kr 600,- (£60)
b) up to and including 10 km/t above kr 1600,- (£160)
c) up to and including 15 km/t above kr 2900,- (£290)
d) up to and including 20 km/t above kr 4200,- (£420)
e) up to and including 25 km/t above kr 6500,- (£650)
- When speed limit is 70 km/t or higher, and the recorded speed is, ,
j) up to and including 5 km/t above kr 600,- (£60)
k) up to and including 10 km/t above kr 1600,- (£160)
l) up to and including 15 km/t above kr 2600,- (£260)
m) up to and including 20 km/t above kr 3600,- (£360)
n) up to and including 25 km/t above kr 4900,- (£490)
o) up to and including 30 km/t above kr 6500,- (£650)
p) up to and including 35 km/t above kr 7800,- (£780)
Do NOT go above 40% above the speed limit, this will most likely end you in Jail.
Fill your petrol on sundays as it's cheapsest then most places. 1 liter of 95 Octane is at the moment approx. 12,50 kroner (£1,25) Diesel is approx £1 a liter.
Do not smuggle boose with more than 60% alcohol content as it is classed as drugs.
You are only allowed 1 liter of liqour (above 17,5% spritus) when entering Norway + Wine, beer.
Norwegians are friendly when you get to talk to them. Most of the modified cars you'll see in Norway on gatherings like Gatebil will never be allowed out on the open road due to very strict rules about modifiying cars. Most opt for either track cars only or gamble and hope not to have their cars checked by the police.
Car related stuff cost and arm and a leg. For example a brand new Corvette will cost you in the region of £200.000 -
Welcome
But as some have said already be carefull about speeding.
Here's what I posted on Retro Rides August of last year:
Here are the speeding fines:
§ 1. Traffic violences that you can be issued fines for
1. Speeding fines
- When speed limit is 60 km/t or lower, and the recorded speed is,
a) up to and including 5 km/t above , kr 600,- (£60)
b) up to and including 10 km/t above kr 1600,- (£160)
c) up to and including 15 km/t above kr 2900,- (£290)
d) up to and including 20 km/t above kr 4200,- (£420)
e) up to and including 25 km/t above kr 6500,- (£650)
- When speed limit is 70 km/t or higher, and the recorded speed is, ,
j) up to and including 5 km/t above kr 600,- (£60)
k) up to and including 10 km/t above kr 1600,- (£160)
l) up to and including 15 km/t above kr 2600,- (£260)
m) up to and including 20 km/t above kr 3600,- (£360)
n) up to and including 25 km/t above kr 4900,- (£490)
o) up to and including 30 km/t above kr 6500,- (£650)
p) up to and including 35 km/t above kr 7800,- (£780)
Do NOT go above 40% above the speed limit, this will most likely end you in Jail.
Fill your petrol on sundays as it's cheapsest then most places. 1 liter of 95 Octane is at the moment approx. 12,50 kroner (£1,25) Diesel is approx £1 a liter.
Do not smuggle boose with more than 60% alcohol content as it is classed as drugs.
You are only allowed 1 liter of liqour (above 17,5% spritus) when entering Norway + Wine, beer.
Norwegians are friendly when you get to talk to them. Most of the modified cars you'll see in Norway on gatherings like Gatebil will never be allowed out on the open road due to very strict rules about modifiying cars. Most opt for either track cars only or gamble and hope not to have their cars checked by the police.
Car related stuff cost and arm and a leg. For example a brand new Corvette will cost you in the region of £200.000 -
Welcome
Edited by Sonus on Tuesday 26th January 11:32
Sonus said:
Lots of useful facts and info
Thanks Sonus. This is why the main driver briefing at the beginning of this particular tour takes nearly 2 hours to get through. We have a lot of info/advice to get through as well as factsheets to hand out, which includes the scale of fines, general attitude to speed and the alcohol regs as well as touching on the requisite 'Mind out for Moose' warning especially on the approach to the Trolstigen and also the possibility of suddenly coming across herds of sheep/cows around the next bend atop a mountain.
The beauty of the route we take is the ability to appreciate the roads and driving, all within the speed limit.
I also have prior experience of speaking with the Norwegian Police as we waited for an internal ferry near Molde and they were pleasant, friendly and polite. They obviously wanted to know about where we had been and where we were going but were also interested in the cars and wished us a safe onward trip. The sight of 20+ sports cars weaving their way through the Fjordscape is a very unusual sight in Norway so when you do stop for fuel/food the attention from the locals is quite phenomenal.
Paradoxically, given the speed limits, Norway is one of the few countries I've been to where you can get 'Shell VPower 100 RACING' ...
Wise words from Sonus there.....
I'd avoid this one personally.
I live/work London/Western Norway and know the rules of the road way too well having had my cars out here (Including stung by the £650 fine).
The local petrolhead clients I work for (997, Carrera GT, R8 among others) are super cautious about 'group drives' in the mountains, fearful of the law enforcement finding out.
There is a reason the locals drive at, or below, the coma-inducing speed limits (No disrespect intended there Sonus !)
The fact that you are advertising the route would make me even more nervous.
I'd avoid this one personally.
I live/work London/Western Norway and know the rules of the road way too well having had my cars out here (Including stung by the £650 fine).
The local petrolhead clients I work for (997, Carrera GT, R8 among others) are super cautious about 'group drives' in the mountains, fearful of the law enforcement finding out.
There is a reason the locals drive at, or below, the coma-inducing speed limits (No disrespect intended there Sonus !)
The fact that you are advertising the route would make me even more nervous.
I understand your thoughts Ess...but as for avoiding it i think that's missing the point of the tour.
We're not like the Cannonball/gumball lot who blast down the motorways and try and beat everyone to the next hotel.
we find the best driving roads around (hence this trip and the others we do) and go and enjoy them. It's not all about speed and there's no competition.some of the best twisty roads you'd struggle to break the limit on anyway and if you did you'd miss out on the other aspects of the place you were visiting.
the Spiralen tunnel for example, the snow road, the Ash road are stunning and deserve to be enjoyed.
we've been before and had a great reception from everyone we met including the police.
as your picture proves...you could go there just to look!
We're not like the Cannonball/gumball lot who blast down the motorways and try and beat everyone to the next hotel.
we find the best driving roads around (hence this trip and the others we do) and go and enjoy them. It's not all about speed and there's no competition.some of the best twisty roads you'd struggle to break the limit on anyway and if you did you'd miss out on the other aspects of the place you were visiting.
the Spiralen tunnel for example, the snow road, the Ash road are stunning and deserve to be enjoyed.
we've been before and had a great reception from everyone we met including the police.
as your picture proves...you could go there just to look!
Edited by Harsh on Tuesday 26th January 19:17
Agreed Harsh. 'Avoid' was rather unfair.
I would say Norwegian roads are probably some of the finest driving roads in Europe.
And of course the landscape is truly breathtaking; no postcard can ever prepare you for that.
Providing everyone has their sensible hat on, it will be a stunning trip. Enjoy !
I would say Norwegian roads are probably some of the finest driving roads in Europe.
And of course the landscape is truly breathtaking; no postcard can ever prepare you for that.
Providing everyone has their sensible hat on, it will be a stunning trip. Enjoy !
ess said:
Agreed Harsh. 'Avoid' was rather unfair.
I would say Norwegian roads are probably some of the finest driving roads in Europe.
And of course the landscape is truly breathtaking; no postcard can ever prepare you for that.
Providing everyone has their sensible hat on, it will be a stunning trip. Enjoy !
Thanks Simon, i'm really looking forward to going back there I would say Norwegian roads are probably some of the finest driving roads in Europe.
And of course the landscape is truly breathtaking; no postcard can ever prepare you for that.
Providing everyone has their sensible hat on, it will be a stunning trip. Enjoy !
What is great is the lack of speed limits that are suited for the perticular road. You'll find plenty of challenging mountain roads that have a 80kph limit, but that you'll never ever think of driving at those speeds in fear of meeting a tractor or lorry coming around the bend the other way.
Speed limits are set in relation to built up areas, so plenty narrow and twisty backcountry roads are still 80kmh even thought the german tourists seldom drive faster than 60kph on them.
Speed limits are set in relation to built up areas, so plenty narrow and twisty backcountry roads are still 80kmh even thought the german tourists seldom drive faster than 60kph on them.
Exactly, the tour is based on using those twisty roads, we have a lead car to make sure the way is clear and a chase car to make sure nobody gets left behind or lost.
The walkie talkies mean that everyone can stay in contact with each other and as a final belt and braces all the route files are available to put on the various sat nav units that people bring.
So we enjoy the roads and look after our guys (and girls ) and the site of ouor group always brings a positive reaction. It's about fun
The walkie talkies mean that everyone can stay in contact with each other and as a final belt and braces all the route files are available to put on the various sat nav units that people bring.
So we enjoy the roads and look after our guys (and girls
) and the site of ouor group always brings a positive reaction. It's about fun looks like we're not the only ones who like Norway.
check out number 14 and 19....
http://www.waze.com/blog/the-19-most-complex-and-d...
(of course number 1 and 2 will be on the Alpine tour
)
Now, who was talking about tunnels?
how about a 24.5 km one?
check out number 14 and 19....
http://www.waze.com/blog/the-19-most-complex-and-d...
(of course number 1 and 2 will be on the Alpine tour
)Now, who was talking about tunnels?
how about a 24.5 km one?
I did this trip in 2007 and have to say it was utterly fantastic, Norway has the best roads and you get to travel on lots of nice ferries. Sweden roads were very boring but I don't think they still do that bit of the trip.
My only advice would be don't drink Jagermeister shots until 5.30 a.m. and then expect to be fit to leave the next day before mid afternoon.......we had to be out the hotel by 11 a.m. and I think I was still ever so slighty drunk at that point.....
Drinking in Norway is actually not a lot more expensive than say Ireland.....I was in Cork a few weeks back and Guinness was nearly £5 a pint
My only advice would be don't drink Jagermeister shots until 5.30 a.m. and then expect to be fit to leave the next day before mid afternoon.......we had to be out the hotel by 11 a.m. and I think I was still ever so slighty drunk at that point.....
Drinking in Norway is actually not a lot more expensive than say Ireland.....I was in Cork a few weeks back and Guinness was nearly £5 a pint
yes a touch pricey.. we're having a cheaper break with this one http://ramshacklerally.com
a friend did the one to Valencia last year and said it was the best 4 days of his life
a friend did the one to Valencia last year and said it was the best 4 days of his life
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